# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=45 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 46 --- ## [Getting tag counts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-tag-counts/69361)
**Author:** [@bwirth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bwirth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-tag-counts/69361 "2023-02-02T20:28:28Z")
Maybe I'm just missing it, but it there someplace I can get this value or will I need to count them? Just want to display as part of a support screen... --- ## [My PLC is connected but I am not receiving any data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/my-plc-is-connected-but-i-am-not-receiving-any-data/69331)
**Author:** [@BEN\_AMOR\_Safoine](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BEN_AMOR_Safoine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/my-plc-is-connected-but-i-am-not-receiving-any-data/69331 "2023-02-02T17:15:09Z")
--- ## [Wednesday's Windows Woes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wednesdays-windows-woes/57266)
**Author:** [@Kevin.Herron](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kevin.Herron)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wednesdays-windows-woes/57266 "2023-01-25T05:01:02Z")
Why is your font rendering so bad? :grimacing: Look at that insane kerning between ‘m’ and ‘a’! --- ## [Noob not getting the syntax for average of tag data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/noob-not-getting-the-syntax-for-average-of-tag-data/69287)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Blaschuk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ben_Blaschuk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/noob-not-getting-the-syntax-for-average-of-tag-data/69287 "2023-02-01T16:50:13Z")
Issue: I want an LED display to output the average tag data of a given date range. Problem: I have tried and expression and scripting on the LED display and I cant get it to work. p.s. no more tables please … --- ## [The dreaded red equation error box](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-dreaded-red-equation-error-box/69208)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Blaschuk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ben_Blaschuk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-dreaded-red-equation-error-box/69208 "2023-01-31T15:15:24Z")
I have set up a new set of tags and tables that use an expression to eliminate some of the nuisance errors. The one I cannot get rid of is the red "equation error F(x) box" i know that there is an error in the equation … --- ## [How to create a tag that updates with each query refresh (adds the value to the next)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-create-a-tag-that-updates-with-each-query-refresh-adds-the-value-to-the-next/69204)
**Author:** [@batman01793](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/batman01793)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-create-a-tag-that-updates-with-each-query-refresh-adds-the-value-to-the-next/69204 "2023-01-31T13:08:48Z")
Here's what I am trying to do: 1: scan a barcode in to a text field and using an SQL query look up the TIME column relating to that barcode & return the value in to a text box (this I can do no problem) 2: I then want … --- ## [Python book recommendation quick 2023 01 05 2hr window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-book-recommendation-quick-2023-01-05-2hr-window/68269)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-book-recommendation-quick-2023-01-05-2hr-window/68269 "2023-01-30T13:12:25Z")
What Python book do you guys recommend? (preferably available on Amazon for me) I saw that the 2009 thread. Not keen on the title, but https://cheatography.com/ referenced by Jordan seems really useful. I picked up… --- ## [3D layouts in ignition perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/3d-layouts-in-ignition-perspective/53045)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Neuzil](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ben_Neuzil)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 7:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/3d-layouts-in-ignition-perspective/53045 "2023-01-29T07:05:22Z")
Good evening all, Wanted to ask a question regarding 3D layouts in ignition. This link Ignition Perspective 3D - YouTube shows a 3D layout with added colored indicators and wasn’t sure how this can be done. Im looking … --- ## [Math Extensions for Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/math-extensions-for-ignition/3106)
**Author:** [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/math-extensions-for-ignition/3106 "2023-01-27T08:23:53Z")
EDIT 2017-07-13: Things have changed enough that this first post is getting revamped. EDIT 2019-08-08: Re-uploaded due to broken link Some useful math functions just aren’t available through scripting. This is an attem… --- ## [Paste History - Ctrl+Shift+V](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/paste-history-ctrl-shift-v/69079)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 6:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/paste-history-ctrl-shift-v/69079 "2023-01-27T06:13:53Z")
I always forget this exists, and stumble upon it by accident every so often. Ctrl+Shift+V will bring up a clipboard history selection popup :slight\_smile: --- ## [Report History Question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-history-question/69009)
**Author:** [@ahawes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ahawes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-history-question/69009 "2023-01-25T18:23:30Z")
Morning, I am creating a report that pulls from a tag that has history. I want the start date to be 4:00 pm yesterday and the end date to be 4:am today. I have reviewed the tag history binding video but I do not know … --- ## [New site chat feature](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-site-chat-feature/69014)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-site-chat-feature/69014 "2023-01-25T18:11:39Z")
I do not like the chat feature. Not sure what others think. Reduces posts for clarification of how to do things. --- ## [General purpose OPC-UA driver to interface with external service running python opc-ua server?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/general-purpose-opc-ua-driver-to-interface-with-external-service-running-python-opc-ua-server/68946)
**Author:** [@Alexander\_Sherman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alexander_Sherman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/general-purpose-opc-ua-driver-to-interface-with-external-service-running-python-opc-ua-server/68946 "2023-01-24T01:42:03Z")
I am trying to build a service living on a separate server from my gateway that will be able to handle processing requests that are somewhat outside of the normal operating range of Ignition. For example, running complic… --- ## [Registration for webinars - No acknowledgement mail](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/registration-for-webinars-no-acknowledgement-mail/68879)
**Author:** [@PRAMANJ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PRAMANJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/registration-for-webinars-no-acknowledgement-mail/68879 "2023-01-22T14:22:00Z")
Hi, While registering for the recently announced webinar " Design Like a Pro: Mobile-Responsive HMIs for Any Screen", Thursday, January 26, 2023 • 9:00–10:00 AM PST | 5:00–6:00 PM GMT , I didn't get an acknowledgeme… --- ## [Setting up gateway time script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-up-gateway-time-script/68869)
**Author:** [@randall\_moser](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/randall_moser)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-up-gateway-time-script/68869 "2023-01-20T23:51:01Z")
I want setup a time script that i can run script for simulating running conditions. most scripts are event etc. Wondware has a scripting function called application script that allows script to be run on a cycle time you… --- ## [Connection between PLC and OPC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-between-plc-and-opc/68682)
**Author:** [@Miguel\_Alferez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Miguel_Alferez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-between-plc-and-opc/68682 "2023-01-19T18:03:35Z")
Regards IP PLC: 192.168.0.1 6ES7 511-TK01-0AB0 IP OPC 192.168.0.3 It was verified that PLC and OPC are in the same network, using CMD and ping. In the Tia portal operations tree, you can see the components tha… --- ## [Gaming - Conflict of Nations WW3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gaming-conflict-of-nations-ww3/68703)
**Author:** [@mdemaris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdemaris)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gaming-conflict-of-nations-ww3/68703 "2023-01-19T16:53:49Z")
Just curious, since we don't have a "Water Cooler" forum, :slight\_smile: Does anyone play Conflict of Nations WW3? Real-time, mostly, WW strategy game. My dad got me into this game years ago and it is a lot of fun, es… --- ## [ISO Tag Report Tool Examples](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iso-tag-report-tool-examples/68734)
**Author:** [@tashby](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tashby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iso-tag-report-tool-examples/68734 "2023-01-18T15:51:51Z")
I just want to say, the tag report tool is such an awesome utility. Thank you for creating it. I've had a couple instances where it's saved tons of time, especially for editing multiple tags at once. Is there a good r… --- ## [Formatted Text Field put text on top left corner in vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/formatted-text-field-put-text-on-top-left-corner-in-vision/68715)
**Author:** [@Priyanka.Khandge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Priyanka.Khandge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/formatted-text-field-put-text-on-top-left-corner-in-vision/68715 "2023-01-18T14:09:19Z")
Hi Guys, Hope I can get your help. It is possible to put text in the top left corner of the formatted text field. Currently, I’m using the vision modules so it is possible to do that? Thanks in advance --- ## [Cons of switching to a custom C#.net app](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cons-of-switching-to-a-custom-c-net-app/68613)
**Author:** [@andrews](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrews)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cons-of-switching-to-a-custom-c-net-app/68613 "2023-01-17T21:31:47Z")
Just a little bit a of a vent. Got a job at a new company. Thought it would be good because they use Ignition and would be dedicated to this sort of stuff. Unlike last place. This should help me grow. Turns out they wa… --- ## [Mailing List For Updates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mailing-list-for-updates/68687)
**Author:** [@jgoodwill](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jgoodwill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mailing-list-for-updates/68687 "2023-01-17T19:21:56Z")
Is there a mailing list that one could subscribe to so that we can receive an email notification when a new version of Ignition is released? --- ## [Seeking options for simple remote air temperature monitoring](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/seeking-options-for-simple-remote-air-temperature-monitoring/68491)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/seeking-options-for-simple-remote-air-temperature-monitoring/68491 "2023-01-17T19:11:09Z")
Hello Ignition community, I am sure some of you have already solved a similar challenge- I am seeking an inexpensive solution for trending air temperature in a remote corner of the plant in a cold room where no other au… --- ## [Trouble Regarding Tag Values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-regarding-tag-values/68639)
**Author:** [@Dalton\_Adams](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dalton_Adams)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-regarding-tag-values/68639 "2023-01-16T21:20:31Z")
Hello, I am new to ignition, and I am currently trying to get an RFID reader set up and working properly. My RFID reader outputs its read values in a JSON format. Like this {"antennaPort":1,"epc":"E2801191A5030062744B22… --- ## [Vision Spinner Control Numeric Maximum will not update](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-spinner-control-numeric-maximum-will-not-update/68577)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Whitt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mark_Whitt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-spinner-control-numeric-maximum-will-not-update/68577 "2023-01-13T16:47:31Z")
Using Vision version 8.1.23 Trying to define a Spinner control. The PLC tag has a value of 105 in it, and I get the out of range overlay when the form runs. Looked into it and the Numeric Maximum is set to 100.0. The… --- ## [How to add y axis once](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-y-axis-once/68255)
**Author:** [@Rocky\_Burman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rocky_Burman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-y-axis-once/68255 "2023-01-12T22:05:57Z")
Hi, there I am trying to create dynamic x y chart. The chart contains temperature, humidity, current and so on. I am able to get the dynamic series but not able to get y axes. Whenever I select two temperature y axes al… --- ## [Best way to convert SLC 5/04 to ethernet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-convert-slc-5-04-to-ethernet/10366)
**Author:** [@NLR.Lyle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NLR.Lyle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-convert-slc-5-04-to-ethernet/10366 "2023-01-12T04:08:12Z")
Currently have a Gw1000 ABEIP that was allowing ignition to talk to our SLC 5/04s. It was always sketchy at best, yet worked for a several months by increasing time out setting to 5000. Now, suddenly, it will not commu… --- ## [LF Edge synergy?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lf-edge-synergy/68228)
**Author:** [@wpmccormick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wpmccormick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lf-edge-synergy/68228 "2023-01-11T23:22:29Z")
I'm looking at the open source LF Edge software and wondering if there is some problem is solves that Ignition does not (cannot) solve? Is there some synergy between this software? --- ## [Looking for a reliable developer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/looking-for-a-reliable-developer/68428)
**Author:** [@James\_Saylor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/James_Saylor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/looking-for-a-reliable-developer/68428 "2023-01-10T16:26:43Z")
We have several project we need support with scripting and creating User Interfaces. Email: james.saylor@toyota.com for more information. --- ## [Thanks PHIL Turmel 🙏](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/thanks-phil-turmel/64308)
**Author:** [@tamerplc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tamerplc)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2023, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/thanks-phil-turmel/64308 "2023-01-06T15:51:39Z")
Thanks @pturmel for your usual support to us in the forum. --- ## [Question on Table Data Query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-on-table-data-query/68172)
**Author:** [@ahawes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ahawes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-on-table-data-query/68172 "2023-01-03T17:25:40Z")
Good morning Team, I have created a button in a view that is used to put our system cranes in/out of manual mode. I created a named query that is used to update the table for a boolean result with a very simple query. … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=44) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=46)